Nicola Ross
Freelance writer Nicola Ross lives in Alton and is the author of the bestselling 'Loops and Lattes' hiking guide series.
Geocaching Treasure Hunt
Jun 22, 2021A thoroughly modern treasure hunt is a surefire way to get kids busy outdoors.
Conservation Authorities v. Doug Ford
Mar 31, 2021The provincial government is stripping Ontario’s conservation authorities of the very meaning of their name – and key protections for the environment.
Canoeing the Humber
Mar 31, 2021Everyone must believe in something. I believe I’ll go canoeing.
– Henry David Thoreau
Tales of a Snowboarding Newbie
Nov 24, 2020Strapping on a board for the first time can be daunting, but as Nicola Ross finds outs, hiring a knowledgeable instructor keeps bruising at bay.
The Boom in Local Food
Jun 25, 2020In the dark cloud of the pandemic, a silver lining for small farmers.
Hiking in Caledon and Dufferin
Jun 25, 2020Looking to get outside for some fresh air? Here’s our guide to walking in Headwaters.
The Ultimate Frisbee Challenge
Mar 24, 2020Inspired by Frisbee and played without referees, this field game is all about the sporting spirit.
Curling for the Win
Nov 22, 2019The centuries-old sport continues to thrive and the Great Canadian Pond Spiel is a fun-filled reminder of its origin on natural ice.
Birds of a Feather: Badminton
Nov 22, 2019Fast-paced, action-packed and sociable, badminton converts a longtime tennis player.
The Lure of Fly Fishing
Sep 16, 2019If you’ve never cast with a fly rod, you might expect the fly to land first. But that’s not how it happens.
Climate Change and the Young
Jun 20, 2019“We the young have started to move.” Youth here and around the world raise a battle cry for action on climate change.
Snow Queen: Zoe Bergermann
Nov 20, 2018Zoe Bergermann scored her first World Cup podium finish and made her Olympic debut this year.
Lacrosse Leader: Jeff Henrick
Nov 20, 2018Orangeville’s Jeff Henrick is junior at Ohio State University, where he plays the game he honed with the Northmen here at home.
Running Star: Aysia Maurice
Nov 20, 2018Bolton runner Aysia Maurice holds provincial records for the 2,000-metre and 1,500-metre steeplechase, and has placed in the top 10 nationally in both events.